Here’s a link to info about a new piece I’ve been working on: dreams (sueños). It’s a short film that I think of as a visual poem in three parts. It is about the negotiation of the neighboring cities of Miami and Havana, both physically and politically. It will be in the show, Space is the Place, this summer at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, in Miami.

Writer, cultural anthropologist, chronicler of folk roots and ethnic traditions, daughter of former slaves, Hurston was one of the most celebrated – and most controversial – figures of the Harlem Renaissance.

November 15, 2007 ­ November 18, 2007
Please see schedule for more information
Location:

Multiple Venues
Here and Now: African and African American Art and Film Conference focuses
on contemporary expressions in art and cinema from multiple perspectives
within the realm of African and African American visual culture. This
four-day conference looks at how African and African American artists
interpreted, documented, chronicled, and created images over the last twenty
years. By re-examining visual history through the voices of artists, art
historians, filmmakers, photographers, activists, editors, writers,
collectors and gallerists, “Here and Now” encourages a diverse perspective
of the imagery created in the 21st century. For more information and a
schedule of events please visit:

The film explores self-image concerns of young black women, and the ever present effect of slavery, racism and discrimination in our society. When you hear girls explaining for themselves why they feel the way they do, it’s hard not to listen up, and be motivated to do something. If you haven’t seen the film yet, check it out here.

Kiri won a $10,000 grant from Take Action Hollywood, a Windows Vista Ultimate laptop, an iPod Shuffle, and a Target gift card.

IFC is hosting a free film festival in several cities throughout the country. Check out their website for local information. As for my two cities: the Miami film fest starts on Tuesday (info below), and the Detroit film fest starts August 28. Other cities include: Memphis, Denver, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington D.C. Film Fests have already passed in Phili and Atlanta.